Blt Recipe
Applewood smoked bacon with fresh lettuce, tomato, and mayo. With your choice of bread. Served with choice of side.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Sides
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Applewood smoked bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Flip the bacon occasionally for even cooking. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the bacon is cooking, rinse the lettuce under cold water, shake off excess water, and tear into large pieces. Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds.
Assembly
- 3
Spread the Mayonnaise
Take the slices of bread and spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice.
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On two slices of bread with mayonnaise, layer the crispy bacon, followed by the lettuce pieces and tomato slices. Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
Serving
- 5
Serve the Sandwich
Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately with your choice of side, such as potato chips, pickles, or French fries.